China Strikes Back with Additional 34% Tariff
On April 4, China matched the 34% tariff the U.S. announced on April 2. This will be added to the tariffs that China already has in place, including the 20% tariff added in March. U.S. pork exports to China now face an 81% tariff, while beef will be subject to a 56% tariff.
Agriculture Groups React to Reciprocal Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs, including a 10% tariff on imported goods from all countries that will go into…
Agricultural Trade and Farm Policy Weigh on Producer Sentiment
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, conducted between March 10-14, fell 12 points in March to 140.
The USDA Plans to Assist Farmers with Tariff Backlash as Reciprocal Tariffs Roll Out
On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs will go into effect on April 2.
USDA Prospective Plantings Report Bearish for Corn and Bullish for Soybeans
The March 31st USDA Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks report provides key insights into 2025 crop projections.
Economists Predict Ag Recession with will Accelerate Consolidation
The U.S. agriculture sector, particularly row crops, is facing a recession.
NOAA Projects Intensified Drought in the Western Corn Belt
Early spring 2025 continues to see widespread drought across the Western Corn Belt, with 53% of U.S. corn areas affected.
Virtual Fencing Offers Ranchers Flexible Grazing Management and Wildfire Prevention
Virtual fencing is transforming livestock management — enabling flexible grazing, protecting sensitive areas and aiding wildfire prevention.
Proposal to Charge Chinese Ships Fees Creates Trade Concerns
The Trump administration is floating a proposal to charge $1 million or more in port fees on Chinese ship companies or Chinese-built vessels.
The USDA Fills Key Positions at NRCS, FSA and RMA
The USDA announced presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area, which houses the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).